How to Ask Questions in a News Conference

This article was co-authored by Linda Chau. Linda Chau is a Public Relations Specialist and the CEO and Founder of PAAPR Agency (Public Attention And Public Relations). With over a decade of experience, she specializes in strategic planning, brand storytelling, press communication, and reputation management. Linda holds a BA from The University of California, Riverside and has been featured in AdAge, Austin Business Journal, and more.

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News conferences are generally held when someone has information to release that is of interest to multiple media outlets and wants to make a formal public statement regarding the matter. Unless the speaker otherwise dictates, news conferences are typically structured so that journalists and other attendees may ask questions. By researching beforehand and maintaining common courtesy, prepare yourself to ask relevant, informative questions. [1] X Research source